stever

I just broke an engine off a model.

The pylon cleanly came away from the wing. It's a Dragon so both the pylon and wing are plastic.

Anyone have suggestions for the best glue? I've got both model glue and super glue availbale.

Ozz

I would use a tiny drop of the gel super glue, the model glue melts plastic and there ain't much plastic there to work with.

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777

I agree. But use the Super Glue that comes with a brush, NOT DROPS. You can't control the drops as well. The brush works great.
I have cats and they seem to brake everyting, but my models luckily. Lots of porcelen stuff mostly.

Westjetter

SUPER GLUE!

Airliners!

Super Glue.... carefully!

I small drop in the hole in the wing, then insert the engine. Keep upside down for a minute to be sure it has dried - while making sure the engine is lined up properly!

Good luck!

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Sgt Caribou

1 good thing about superglue - it bonds immediately.

2 good things about Testors tube glue - it won't cause possible "fogging" on adjacent areas (like superglue), and it also fuses the plastic for a much more permanent bond (just don't use a lot of it). Although superglue is generally strong, it does not have a lot of shear strength, and the join can be compromised more easily than you might think.

Whichever way you go about it, would recommend taking the tip of a toothpick and applying glue into the "receiving" end of the join (e.g., the slot in the wing which accepts the pylon). This will minimize any excess glue blobbing out. Also, the more gel-like the glue you use, the more control you have in applying it.

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Brian

NWO

I used glue for plastic models and it's strong enough to hold the engines and plyons

David Hingtgen

I use Testor's Model Master glue (the tube stuff is NASTY, get the stuff in the little black bottles). As others said--super glue can fog. Super glue can fog stuff 1/2 inch away sometimes.

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ironrebel

I agree, TESTORS MODEL MASTER Liquid Cement for Plastic Models is the best one to use. I've used it to repair several of my models and have never had a problem since. Although, when you apply it, it's wet, but when it dries, it's really clean and clear. If you apply it right, it'll look like it was never broken in the first place.

Chansen

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Hmm, super glue with a brush. Just get "THIN" super glue at any hobby store.
If super glue has a brush, or any GOOD super glue, chances are your brush would be destroyed in seconds. The glue would adhense to the brush hairs before you could even put it on the wing...

stever

I fixed it last night with a gel superglue. Worked fine. Thanks for all the replies.


But I'm surprised how many responses I got. I thought I was being clumsy.

I almost feel like posting a poll: Have you ever broken a model?

Sgt Caribou

I've destroyed quite a few! Where do you all think the "boneyard" came from ()

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Keyword GEL

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Draco1268

Tamiya Extra Thin Plastic Cement....it comes in a green capped-bottle and the cement adheres very well.

edwardtumath

Throw a little bit of Wrigley's Spearmint Gum on there and it will fix it up quick smart!!!!!